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Sparks, but no flame at the Fire Rob Ford rally

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

A symbolic attempt to “Fire” Mayor Rob Ford garnered a smaller than expected crowd at Toronto City Hall Saturday afternoon.

Hackers attack police chiefs' website to protest support for Internet bill

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

The website of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has been shut down following an apparent attack by hackers.

Air Canada reports system failure; Toronto flights delayed, cancelled

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Air Canada reported a system failure in Toronto and potentially other locations across Canada Friday night.

Fictional account of murder presented at Mississauga homicide trial

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

The trial of a woman accused of killing a 13-year old girl took a bizarre turn when a story about murder – written by the accused – was presented to the jury as evidence.

Snowfall warning ends in Toronto, expect continued delays at Pearson

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Snow fall warnings remain in effect for the Greater Toronto Area as a low pressure system is slowing making its way across southern Ontario.

Jury selection begins Monday in Tori Stafford murder trial

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Jury selection in the trial of a man charged with murder in the death of eight-year-old Victoria “Tori” Stafford begins Monday.

Man sentenced to jail for 20 days after threatening death to TTC driver

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

A man who plead guilty for threatening death to a TTC employee has been sentenced to 20 days in jail.

Much anticipated 'Goon' skates into a theatre near you

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

The hockey movie "Goon" has caused both howls of mirth and some concern before even opening to the public, but all reactions have been drowned out so far by the buzz of anticipation.

Pilots at Porter Airlines attempt to form union: report

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

TORONTO - Pilots at Porter Airlines - the regional carrier based out of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport - are attempting to form a union, according to a Reuters report.

Members of all parties support bill to end pit bull ban

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Ontario's prohibition on pit bulls is unreasonable, unworkable and unfair, members of all parties in the legislature said Thursday as they passed a private member's bill urging the Liberals to lift the breed-specific ban.

Early-morning raid nets 37 arrests in insurance scam

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Police arrested 37 people, slapping them with an excess of 130 charges, after investigators cracked down on a large insurance scam in the GTA.

Man's body found in garage of Hamilton General Hospital

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

HAMILTON - Police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death outside Hamilton General Hospital.

Toronto police officer charged with 2nd-degree murder

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has laid charges of second-degree murder on a Toronto Police officer stemming from an incident in 2010.

Rob and Doug Ford to host radio show

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Councillor Doug Ford will be taking to the airwaves soon to bring their view of city hall to the ears of Torontonians.

Target makes foray into Canada with Toronto pop-up shop

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Canadians are getting a taste of Target with the launch of a one-day pop-up shop in Toronto today.

NDP question 2011 election results amidst robocall investigation

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Canada’s Official Opposition called the results of the last federal election into question on Thursday after news that Elections Canada traced fraudulent phone calls directing voters to the wrong polling stations back to an Edmonton call centre with Conservative links.

Snow in Toronto close to setting a record low

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Is it time to write off winter? We are close to a record low of snow in Toronto but that could change soon.

No pay raise for Ont. doctors as the Liberals tries to balance the books

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

TORONTO - Premier Dalton McGuinty is sending a strong message to the province's doctors that they won't get a pay increase.

Man charged after shot fired through dorm door at York University

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

A Toronto man faces several charges after a shot was fired in a York University dorm.

No early end to 10 per cent rebates on electricity bills: McGuinty

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

TORONTO - Ontario's cash-strapped government will not follow a recommendation from economist Don Drummond and eliminate the 10 per cent rebate on electricity bills earlier than planned, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Thursday.

Sex addiction on the rise, more women than ever affected

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 15:48:08 GMT

Sex addiction on the rise, more women than ever affected Rachel Resnick was driving on a Hollywood highway while obsessively texting a boyfriend who kept ignoring her calls. Desperate to connect with her partner, she lost control of her car and slammed into a family van. Luckily, no one was hurt. But it took